Finding 974388 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A physical count of capital assets was not conducted, risking inaccuracies in asset tracking.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with grant management standards for maintaining an accurate capital asset listing is not being met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Perform a physical inventory of all City assets and reconcile the findings with the current listing, then report to the Mayor and Council.

Finding Text

CFDA 14.228 – Community Development Block Grants/State Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Passed Through: Texas General Land Office Award Number: 19-076-051-B704 Award Years: January 10, 2020 to December 31, 2022 Funding Type: Indirect Compliance Requirement: F. Equipment and Real Property Management Condition. A physical count to verify the accuracy of the capital asset listing did not take place during the year. Criteria or Specific Requirements. Capital assets represent the City’s single largest asset. Grant management standards and proper accounting for capital assets require the maintenance of an accurate, detailed listing of all capital assets that meet the City Council’s approved criteria for capitalization, tracking, and disposal. Possible Effect. The inability to rely on this listing could lead to improper tracking and control of capital asset additions and disposals, as well as potential errors in computing depreciation expense. The risk of misappropriation and adequate insurance coverage are of particular concern. Recommendation. The following recommendations should be considered: • Conduct a physical inventory of all City assets (by department/location). The listing compiled during this process should be reconciled to the existing listing and the results should be communicated to the Mayor and Council for review. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action. See Management’s Responses to Findings and Corrective Action Plan on pages 81-82.

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 397946 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $347,879
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $303,414
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $11,334